Successful Synagogue Fundraising Today Overcoming the Fear of Asking for Money [Hardcover]

You can achieve your dreams of financial stability for your congregation.

At almost every institution around the country, there is money left unasked for and, as a result, not given. 'Wait,' you might say. We have an annual appeal every year! Every family in our congregation is asked for a donation at High Holiday services. If they havent given, they just dont want to give to us. That may be how you perceive the interaction, but do your congregants see it the same way?
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Successful synagogue fundraising is no easy task, but it is possiblefor all congregations. Development consultants Rabbi David A. Mersky and Abigail Harmon outline a practical, step-by-step approach to fundraising programs and systems that can help your synagogue achieve growth and sustainability. They show you how to:

• Create excitement about new models of fundraising
• Set up a comprehensive development program
• Find and engage current and prospective donors
• Choose effective staff, volunteers and consultants
• Create a culture of asking and giving that everyone feels positive about
• Bring your community together to support the congregations mission and vision

Of immense practical value.... David Mersky's insights into the theory and process of development enabled me, my lay leadership and staff to achieve success beyond our expectations.
Rabbi Joshua M. Davidson, senior rabbi, Congregation Emanu-El of the City of New York

A great resource for every synagogue seeking to move from a culture of fundraisers to a culture of philanthropy that ... engages life-long donors. A comprehensive primer.
Margo Gold, international president, United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism

A must-read for synagogue boards, clergy and staff.
Dr. Ron Wolfson, Fingerhut Professor of Education, lCå